Potential link between strawberries and U.S./Canada Hepatitis A outbreak

Data shows that fresh organic strawberries sold as FreshKampo and HEB brands that were purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022, are a likely cause of illness in this outbreak.

May 31 , 2022

U.S. gives green light to Ecuadorian avocado imports

The move comes after almost nine years of negotiations and will help Ecuador’s Ministry of Agriculture in its aim to increase avocado production area from 6,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares. 

May 30 , 2022

Explainer: Types of blueberries

Several types of blueberry are available as nursery plants through online catalogs or retail outlets. Not all types are suitable for your region, as Oregon State University explains.

May 30 , 2022

The next step for Oishii’s premium berry operation

Co-founder & CEO of Oishii, Hiroki Koga talks about the challenges of keeping up with high demand by expanding the capacity to produce, reaching new consumers with a lowered price point and exploring past the company's coveted Omakase berry.

May 30 , 2022

Four leading retailers to trial environmental labels

Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco will be testing new environmental labels in a virtual setting this summer, as part of the strategic framework for a harmonized environmental labeling scheme. 

May 30 , 2022

Weather and water issues slash mango production forecast by 50% in Pakistan

An extreme heatwave and water shortages have severely affected Pakistan's mango crops. According to Reuters, Pakistan's mango production is expected to fall by 50% this year.

May 30 , 2022

Fruit Logistica announces 2023 dates, new motto

The Berlin based global produce trade show will take place in February next year and event organizers highlight a high level of satisfaction among participants from this year's installment.

May 30 , 2022

Vanguard International expands team, names new sales manager

Vangaurd International announced the promotion of a new sales manager and an addition to its business team in Chile.

May 27 , 2022

Dole CEO confident market can absorb price adjustments

"I think there's a period of adjustment from consumers just generally reacting to having less buying power and how all of the other elements of the economic chain react to that in terms of wage inflation," Dole's CEO Rob Byrne said on its earnings results call.

May 27 , 2022

Ask the Expert: how to make agriculture more sustainable

MSU’s Bruno Basso outlines key steps the grain industry can take — with public support — to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% over the next decade

May 27 , 2022